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It seemed the only way to get information these days was to listen to the rumors that filtered through towns. Syqvara had heard that the beasts from the newly discovered island had been captured and brought over by merchants looking to make a profit on the things. It was a bit upsetting to think about but not unheard of. After all, beast trade was booming these days since there were more and more tamers popping up. She reached out and stroked the feathered neck of her Scorra. "I wonder how those animals feel." She mused. Not that her familiars understood her.

With a small sigh she shook her head and continued to walk. Elyam was beside her and Drent was the excited, flapping ball of feathers in front of them. Syqvara laughed at how energetic he was, though she supposed anyone would be like that if they were finally learning to fly. "Don't work too hard, Drent." The shaman to be called after her baby kinfa.

Sy took her eyes off him for a moment to dig into the pockets of the bag that Elyam wore. If she remembered correctly she had stashed away some treats for him if he succeeded in gliding at the least. While Syqvara was busy going through the pack her Scorra managed to keep up a slow enough pace that she wouldn't stumble. Just as she thought she found the treats she heard a shriek from Drent and instantly looked up.

What she saw made her go wide eyed. There was a rather deadly looking snake that looked as though it was ready to strike. "No!" Sy ripped her hand out of the pack, dropping treats on the ground, and ran toward her little familiar as quickly as she could. "Drent! Get away!" She did her best to call him back but she saw the snake lunge and all she could think about was to stop it!

Without thinking about it she lunged, arms out in front of her like she was superman, and hoped for the best outcome. When she landed she felt as though she might have broken something. "Ouch." The word came out as a groan while she winced. Her discomfort was easily forgotten as she looked at Drent. The little one was safe, no snake around him or on him. So where was it?

When she shifted just slightly she noticed that the beast had gotten blocked by her staff. So it's tight jaws were wrapped around her weapon instead of her familiar. "Oh.. Syqvara shook her staff to get it free and when it let go the snake hissed before slithering away. Though it did leave some venom behind on her weapon. "At least it wasn't you boy." Or her arm for that matter. The last thing she wanted was to have to rush her familiar or herself to a healer.

Now that the danger was over she sat up and stared after the odd creature. It had crystals on it. Was that perhaps one of the beasts that had been brought over from Yael? Sy shook her head. No wonder it was so angry at being found.


WC - 528